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Brighton & Hove Albion FC 0 - 0 Brentford FC

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Brentford

21:39

Despite racking up some 32 attempts between them, neither Brighton or Brentford could break through and score at a misty Amex Stadium, with the spoils being shared after a 0-0 draw. While the Seagulls should have gone in front during a dominant first half - when Enciso struck the post and Flekken made several saves before coming off injured - their visitors improved following the break and defended resolutely to pick up only a second away point of the season. Brighton's came out on top in terms of xG - finishing with 1.29 to the Bees' 0.93 - but both teams' downturn in form goes on. Albion still sit 10th in the Premier League table, now just one place above Brentford, but they will both hope to improve next time out: while Hurzeler's men have Aston Villa and Arsenal on the horizon, Frank's side must host Arsenal, then visit rock bottom Southampton. That's all from today's live coverage, so thank you for joining us and goodbye!

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Brentford

21:30

FULL-TIME: BRIGHTON 0-0 BRENTFORD

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Brentford

21:29

Collins slides in to cut out a threatening low cross from Ayari on the left, at the cost of a corner-kick. Ayari then sends it in, before March fires over the bar when Valdimarsson palms the cross away.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Brentford

21:28

Lewis-Potter and Damsgaard combine to play in Mbeumo on the edge of the area, but Brighton get bodies back and ultimately clear away the latter's curling cross into the box. Neither team has had the cutting edge required to break the deadlock, and we're surely heading for a draw.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Brentford

21:25

There will be at least five minutes of stoppage time to play at the end of this match, so there could yet be a last-gasp winner scored by either side.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Brentford

21:22

Verbruggen makes a regulation save to keep out Damsgaard's tame strike from the edge of the area, as Brentford make a rare foray forward. As things stand, the Bees will collect just their second away point of the season.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Brentford

21:20

With Brighton's 21st attempt to score, Veltman lifts a dismal effort well over the crossbar, echoing several shots before. The hosts' finishing has been substandard today.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Brentford

21:20

Substitution Joël Ivo Veltman Solomon Benjamin March

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Brentford

21:19

Of Brighton's 20 matches this season across all competitions, 16 have seen both teams score. With the final whistle fast approaching today, though, it's still goalless at the Amex, so can anyone claim maximum points with a late moment of magic?

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Brentford

21:16

MISS! Two Brighton substitutes are involved, as Adingra arrives at the back post and has a header palmed away by Valdimarsson before Ayari latches on to the rebound and drives it high over the crossbar. The Seagulls have been so wasteful!

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Brentford

21:13

NO RED CARD! Joao Pedro survives! He clearly reacted to having his shirt pulled by swinging an elbow at Yatmoliuk, but stopping short of making contact has convinced the VAR he shouldn't be dismissed!

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Brentford

21:11

RED CARD CHECK! After being stopped in his tracks by Yarmoliuk, it seems that Joao Pedro swung an elbow at his opponent, before rapidly withdrawing it at the last moment. That has caught the VAR's attention, and Brighton's star striker could be sent off!

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Brentford

21:11

Substitution Benjamin Thomas Mee Ji-Soo Kim

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Brentford

21:10

Substitution Julio César Enciso Espínola Georginio Lucius Rutter

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Brentford

21:08

With an overlapping run, Roerslev reaches the right byline and receives a smart pass from Mbeumo, but his cross inside is deflected. It loops up dangerously in the six-yard box, where Veltman reacts first to nod it safely behind for a corner - that's tidy defending.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Brentford

21:08

Yellow Card Yehor Yarmoliuk

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Brentford

21:05

Enciso delivers an inswinging corner-kick from the left, and Valdimarsson manages to beat a number of attackers to punch it away. That sparks a rapid counter, but when Mbeumo sets up Wissa in the area, the latter is under significant pressure and can only scuff a shot straight at Verbruggen.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Brentford

21:05

Substitution Christian Thers Nørgaard Yehor Yarmoliuk

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Brentford

21:02

Joao Pedro delays as Brighton attempt to strike on the break, and that allows their visitors to get 10 men back behind the ball. From midfield to the opposition area, the hosts have been impressive, with O'Riley, Mitoma and Enciso particularly threatening; however, it all falters after that point.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Brentford

20:59

Substitution Brajan Gruda Yankuba Minteh Moat

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Brentford

20:59

Substitution Matthew Sean O'Riley Yasin Abbas Ayari

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Brentford

20:59

Substitution Kaoru Mitoma Simon Kofi Adingra

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Brentford

20:58

When Van Hecke fails to fully clear his lines on the brink of his own box, the ball falls for Norgaard. Brentford's captain then tries an ambitious volley with both feet off the turf, but it's deflected well wide of the target for a corner-kick.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Brentford

20:57

Another Brighton move ends in frustration, as Enciso feeds Gruda, who loses the ball on the edge of the area. If the Seagulls don't score soon, it seems inevitable that they'll be made to pay on the break - Brentford can be a very efficient counter-attacking side.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Brentford

20:55

More creative input from Mitoma opens up space on the left, and he then tees up Enciso just outside Brentford's box. Not for the first time today, the latter wastes an opening, overhitting his pass straight out of play.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Brentford

20:52

SAVE! Played in by O'Riley on the edge of the area, Joao Pedro tries to pick out the bottom corner but instead finds Valdimarsson with a pretty tame shot. The substitute goalkeeper fields it well, having been perfectly placed.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Brentford

20:49

First, Mbeumo has a cross cut out by Verbruggen, before Wissa's deflected delivery causes Brighton some concern. The latter is then flagged for offside, but that's a bit more promising for the Bees.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Brentford

20:49

Yellow Card Benjamin Thomas Mee

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Brentford

20:48

The visitors have managed to push a few yards further up the pitch, having found themselves penned in for a few minutes by Brighton's intense start to the second half. They've yet to register a single shot on target, though.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Brentford

20:46

Brighton have scored in each of their last 13 Premier League games, though they have also kept only one clean sheet; that suggests we should eventually get a breakthrough in this match, but Brentford are still holding firm.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Brentford

20:44

The hosts are camped inside Brentford territory already, and even Dunk is supporting his colleagues up front. The big defender picks up a loose ball around 20 yards from goal, but he then drives it over the top by some distance.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Brentford

20:42

Signalling their intent to pick up where they left off in the first half, Brighton build the first attack since the break. O'Riley neatly pulls the ball out of the air and turns to shoot, but he fires high over the crossbar.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Brentford

20:38

Brighton kick off, and we are back under way at the Amex!

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Brentford

20:34

Although some of their finishing has been wayward, Mitoma and Enciso have both posed a permanent threat to Brentford's back line today, and Brighton have already had more attempts than their 90-minute average this season. Remarkably, Enciso's eight shots in the first half are the most by any player in the opening 45 minutes of a Premier League match since Luis Suarez against Aston Villa way back in March 2013.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Brentford

20:30

Failing to capitalise on their superiority in almost all departments, Brighton are being frustrated by Brentford at the Amex Stadium, where it remains goalless at half-time. The hosts have had 15 shots, 59% of the ball and lead the xG with 0.83 to their visitors' 0.08, but have proved unable to break through - Enciso came closest when hitting the post. Before being forced off by an injury, Flekken made a series of saves to keep the Bees level, and their only significant effort was an offside Wissa strike that was quickly chalked off by the VAR. Considering his team have picked up just one away point all season, Frank will be pleased to have survived so far.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Brentford

20:24

HALF-TIME: BRIGHTON 0-0 BRENTFORD

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Brentford

20:23

Despite a nervy moment, Valdimarsson ultimately does well to turn past an advancing Joao Pedro and clear the danger inside his own area. Moments later, Mbeumo flashes a low shot several feet wide of the left-hand post at the end of a rare Brentford break.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Brentford

20:20

Brighton had a 73% share of possession between the 30th and 45th minutes, and they continue to probe patiently in Brentford's half. They've controlled this match, but it looks like they'll have nothing to show for it at half-time.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Brentford

20:18

Due to the pause in play for Flekken's injury, there will be at least five additional minutes at the end of this first half - still time for either side to break the deadlock.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Brentford

20:17

After a deflected shot by O'Riley earns Brighton a corner, the set-piece is delivered into the area. Eventually the ball runs for Mitoma, who fires off a rasping drive from an acute angle on the left; however, he can only pick out the side-netting.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Brentford

20:15

A rare Brentford break highlights how much the Bees have struggled to make an impact in the final third. Advancing from midfield, Damsgaard somehow slips clear of three challenges, but he must eventually admit defeat when left isolated against three defenders.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Brentford

20:14

Following some neat one-twos between O'Riley and Joao Pedro, the ball breaks for Enciso just outside the area. His hurried shot is skewed well wide of the target, though. He's getting into some great positions, but a little more composure wouldn't go amiss.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Brentford

20:11

Not only had Flekken kept his team level today, but his departure only increases Brentford's injury crisis. Valdimarsson gets an early touch as Enciso tries his luck with a slightly scuffed low shot, and he could be put to the test between now and the final whistle.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Brentford

20:08

Since Wissa put the ball in the net but was then ruled offside by the VAR, Brentford have barely entered the final third. So far, the visitors have not registered a single shot, managing just one touch inside Brighton's box.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Brentford

20:07

Substitution Mark Flekken Hákon Rafn Valdimarsson

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Brentford

20:06

Fortunately for the Bees, Flekken has been cleared to continue, having shaken off a knock sustained when saving Mitoma's goalbound deflected cross. The action resumes, with no goals at the Amex as yet, despite Brighton having 10 attempts.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Brentford

20:05

After Enciso's latest attempt sails well wide of the left-hand post, there is a moment of real concern for Brentford boss Frank, as his star man today is down on the turf nursing what appears to be a knee injury. Play comes to a halt while he receives treatment.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Brentford

20:03

Flekken shows off his reflexes again, adjusting quickly to guide a deflected left-wing cross by Mitoma away from danger with his foot. It could have slipped in at the near post, but Brentford's goalkeeper once more keeps his side level.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Brentford

20:02

Not for the first time, Mitoma runs directly at Brentford's back-tracking defence, before making it all the way to the edge of the area. His low cross into the six-yard box is cut out by Flekken, though.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Brentford

20:00

Brighton have pulled off some big wins already this season - most notably against both Manchester clubs, Tottenham and Newcastle United - but they sometimes struggle to get the better of teams around them in the table. So far today, they've been far more threatening than Brentford, but to no avail.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Brentford

19:57

SUPER SAVE! When Gruda plays in O'Riley just outside the box, the latter drifts by two defenders and lets fly with a low strike towards the bottom-left corner. Again, Flekken is equal to the challenge, getting down quickly to tip it away!

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Brentford

19:56

Brighton remain the dominant force in this match, and after a long build-up, O'Riley drifts over a cross from the right for Enciso to head at goal. However, his attempt loops tamely towards Flekken from just inside the area.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Brentford

19:53

Flekken is able to complete a more straightforward stop on this occasion, as Gruda curls a 20-yard free-kick around Brentford's defensive wall and straight into the gloves of the visitors' goalkeeper.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Brentford

19:51

As things stand, Brighton have a 55% chance of victory according to Opta's live win predictor, while Brentford's hopes are rated at just 22%. On the pitch, it remains finely balanced.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Brentford

19:50

NO GOAL! Brentford's counter-strike is ruled out by the VAR, as it seems Wissa was offside by a knee! Brighton have a lucky escape, and that will serve as a warning for the hosts, who had had barely been troubled until that point.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Brentford

19:49

GOAL CHECK! Roerslev slips a ball down the right side of the box for Wissa, who neatly dispatches it into the back of the net, leaving Verbruggen well beaten! It's an excellent finish, but the VAR will take another look, as Wissa may just have been slightly offside!

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Brentford

19:46

SHARP STOP! After fine work by Mitoma on the left wing, he stands up an inviting cross into the box for Enciso. The latter heads the ball towards goal from close range, but Flekken is well placed to keep it out!

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Brentford

19:45

Assist Mads Roerslev Rasmussen

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Brentford

19:45

Flekken has saved the only shot on target in this match so far, taking his tally to 82 in the Premier League this season - 17 more than any other goalkeeper. He may be in for a busy shift, with Brighton clearly intent on flooding forward in numbers.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Brentford

19:43

Mitoma is fortunate to avoid a yellow card for fouling Wissa in midfield, with Brentford's French striker racing towards the Brighton half on a counter-attack. He barely took any of the ball and certainly stopped his man.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Brentford

19:40

SAVE! Flekken dives down to his left and parries away Baleba's low shot across goal! Moments later, Brighton threaten again, but they ultimately have to settle for a corner-kick on the right.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Brentford

19:40

Since Enciso's shot against the woodwork, Brighton have grown in confidence, building patiently in midfield and waiting to seize on any gaps in the Brentford back line.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Brentford

19:38

OFF THE POST! From a clearance by Flekken, Brighton turn the ball over and quickly work it to Enciso on the edge of the area. He curls his first-time shot against the right-hand post, and it bounces away to safety! So close to scoring on his first Premier League start since May!

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Brentford

19:37

The last two editions of this fixture in Brighton have produced nine goals, so precedent suggests we could be in for an entertaining contest. Amid thick fog on England's south coast, though, it's been a somewhat subdued start.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Brentford

19:33

Brentford kick off, and we are under way at the Amex!

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Brentford

19:31

The players are out on the pitch, and kick-off in this Premier League contest is now just moments away!

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Brentford

19:27

Making just one change to his starting lineup, Frank is forced to switch things around at right-back: Roerslev replaces the injured Kristoffer Ajer. In the centre of defence, Collins will make his 50th Premier League appearance for Brentford, while a familiar trio of Wissa, Mbeumo and Schade feature up front.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Brentford

19:27

Brighton make a couple of changes from last week's draw with West Ham, as Enciso is handed his first league start of the season and O'Riley comes into the midfield. Due to injury, Mats Wieffer drops out of the squad altogether, joining Danny Welbeck, Ferdi Kadioglu, Evan Ferguson and several others on the sidelines. March is back on the bench after a long absence.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Brentford

19:17

SUBS: Hakon Valdimarsson, Fabio Carvalho, Yehor Yarmoliuk, Jayden Meghoma, Yunus Konak, Paris Maghoma, Kim Ji-Soo, Tony Yogane, Benjamin Arthur.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Brentford

19:17

BRENTFORD (4-3-3): Mark Flekken; Mads Roerslev, Nathan Collins, Ben Mee, Keane Lewis-Potter; Vitaly Janelt, Christian Norgaard, Mikkel Damsgaard; Bryan Mbeumo, Yoane Wissa, Kevin Schade.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Brentford

19:12

SUBS: Jason Steele, Tariq Lamptey, Igor Julio, Solly March, Simon Adingra, Georginio Rutter, Jakub Moder, Yankuba Minteh, Yasin Ayari.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Brentford

19:12

BRIGHTON (4-2-3-1): Bart Verbruggen; Joel Veltman, Jan Paul van Hecke, Lewis Dunk, Pervis Estupinan; Carlos Baleba, Matt O'Riley; Brajan Gruda, Julio Enciso, Kaoru Mitoma; Joao Pedro.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Brentford

19:07

In a similar run of form to their hosts, Brentford have recently suffered four defeats from five games across all competitions. Despite being inside the bottom half of the Premier League, Thomas Frank's men are still one of the division's highest scorers; yet they were unable to find the net last week, losing 2-0 at home to Nottingham Forest. While that was their the first league loss on home turf, the Bees have not travelled well - one away point is the lowest tally in England's top flight.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Brentford

19:07

Brighton come into their final home fixture of 2024 on a five-game winless run, including last week's 1-1 draw with West Ham and a 3-1 defeat to arch-rivals Crystal Palace - the latter was the Seagulls' first league loss at the Amex this season. As a result, Fabian Hurzeler has seen his side slip down to 10th place in the Premier League table, just two points above today's visitors.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Brentford

19:07

Hello and welcome to live coverage of today's Premier League clash between Brighton and Brentford at the Amex Stadium!

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Brentford

17:30

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